Imagine feeling your ship rise 85 feet as water fills the locks of the Panama Canal. Then, picture yourself listening to a local expert and Canal historian share tales of achieving the greatest engineering feat that connected two divided oceans. Can you visualize seeing the exotic wildlife and exploring the rich local culture of Central… read more of “A Man, A Plan, A…”
They’re back! Holland America Line President Orlando Ashford is sharing 10 of his favorite cruises all over the world in our President’s Picks selections. Our well-traveled leader has explored the globe, and these cruises showcase ideal opportunities to become immersed in enriching experiences. From Cuba to Alaska to Australia, these exciting itineraries range from seven… read more of “10 New…”
As part of Holland America Line’s exclusive partnership with BBC Earth, a selection of feature cruises are offered throughout the year that bring BBC Earth experts onboard to share their knowledge, expertise and adventures. These cruises allow guests to take a peek into what happens behind the scenes of BBC Earth’s groundbreaking documentaries by sailing… read more of “BBC Presenter,…”
Summer will be here before you know it, which means it’s time to start planning your next Holland America Line cruise! While for some travelers summer may conjure up images of beaches and tropical islands, others may want to opt for a more unique destination. Typically considered for Fall Foliage cruises, our Canada/New England itineraries… read more of “Why Choose a Summer…”
Holland America Line offers such an array of enticing and thrilling cruise destinations; it can be tough to decide which ones to choose. However, for cruisers searching for a bucket list-worthy adventure, our Australia and New Zealand itineraries continuously top the list! Whether you’re looking to cuddle a koala, enjoy an evening at the renowned… read more of “Australia &…”
With the official start of fall kicking off this week, our Canada/New England cruise season is sparkling as vividly as the red, golden and green hues of the changing leaves. If you’re looking to explore the east coast of North America this fall, we still have some cruises in October. But now is a great… read more of “Fall is in Full…”
Regular blog contributor and freelance writer Jan Hinman recently took a cruise with her daughter Julie, an amateur photographer. The two are interested in geocaching and took time on their recent trip to the Caribbean to see what they could find. Read on to find out which ports have these hidden gems (hint: there’s even… read more of “Looking for a…”
The holidays can be the best time of year, full of twinkling lights and festive cheer. But the holidays also can bring stress for many with planning, cooking and cleaning. Imagine leaving that all behind (the stress, we mean!) by letting Holland America Line take care of everything on a holiday cruise. Onboard you can… read more of “Holiday Happiness…”
